Georgia Air Quality and Climate Summit

   
  May 4-5, 2006
 
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What must we immediately start doing in Georgia in order to make real progress in addressing our air quality and climate issues?
Number of Responses: 76 (from 41 respondents)
Below are themes shared in common by more than one respondent.
 

Transit and Roads

 
  • Start expanding mass transit. (17 responses)
  • Start expanding highways. (2 responses)
 

Energy Related Issues

 
  • Start making renewable energy and improved efficiency the primary focus of energy policy and educate the public about the health benefits of cleaner sources of energy. Offer incentives to those who make energy conscious choices. (19 responses)
  • Adopt stricter emission standards. (3 responses)
  • Raise the gasoline tax. (2 responses)
 

Planning

 
  • Start accommodating Atlanta’s growth with a balanced land use plan that reduces travel demand and motor vehicle emissions. (6 responses)
 
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